Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Approximate Match Lookup in Power Query - Amazing Functions for Power BI and Excel

ExcelIsFun via YouTube

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Discover how to perform approximate match lookup in Power Query M Code by creating custom functions in this informative 14-minute video tutorial. Learn to build three different functions: a custom column using Table.SelectRows and let expression, a reusable function with Table.SelectRows in the Advanced Editor, and another reusable function using List.Accumulate. Follow along with the provided Excel file to practice these techniques applicable in both Power BI and Excel. Gain valuable insights into data transformation and shaping for actionable business intelligence. The tutorial covers introduction to approximate match lookup, custom column creation, reusable function development, and concludes with a summary and additional resources for further learning.

Syllabus

1. Introduction
2. Approximate Match Lookup
3. Custom Column with Table.SelectRows function & the let expression solution
4. Table.SelectRows function in Re-usable function solution
5. List.Accumulate function solution.
6. Summary
7. Closing, Video Links

Taught by

ExcelIsFun

Reviews

Start your review of Approximate Match Lookup in Power Query - Amazing Functions for Power BI and Excel

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.